| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $21.51 | 5.505% | $22.6941 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 10.845% | $17.5578 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.65 | 12.308% | $136.6227 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.62 | 10.341% | $26.0625 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.98 | 9.613% | $202.7621 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.49 | 3.436% | $161.867 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 9.313% | $7.007 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.50 | $574.5732 | $574.57 | $574.50 | $574.70 | |